IBCA E-Newsletter

Hoosier Hysteria News
Fall 2025  |  Issue: LXXVIII

Board of Directors

Executive Director
Marty Johnson

Associate Executive
Director/Chief
Operating Officer

Tom Beach

Executive Director Emeritus
Steve Witty

President
Michael Adams

President-Elect
Kaley May

Assistant Director
Lisa Finn

Assistant Director
Kristi Sigler

Assistant Director
Renee Turpa

All-Star Games Director
Mike Broughton

Junior All-Star Director
Beth DeVinney

Junior All-Star
Selections (boys)

Brandon Ramsey

Junior All-Star
Selections (girls)

Brandon Bradley

Futures Games Director
Bill Zych

All-Star Shootout Director
Todd Howard

All-State Selections (boys)
David Wood

All-State Selections (girls)
Doug Springer

Player/Team of the Week (boys)
Kip Staggs

Player/Team of the Week (girls)
Debbie Smiley

Director of
Special Projects

Pat McKee

Website Coordinator
Gene Milner


District Representatives:

District I
Jordan Heckard
LaPorte

Ben Lieske
Valparaiso

Phil Brackmann
Fort Wayne Concordia

Kelly Kratz
Valparaiso

Lenny Krebs
Warsaw

Justin Jordan
Whitko

District II
Rich Schelsky
Parke Heritage

Andy Weaver
Plainfield

Jake Turner
Winchester

Lisa Finn
Indianapolis Cathedral

Brian Satterfield
Hamilton Southeastern

Mickey Hosier
Alexandria

District III
Todd Woelfle
Terre Haute North

Sherron Wilkerson
Jeffersonville

Perry Nash
Columbus East

Kyle Brasher
Gibson Southern

Mark Hurt
Mooresville

Carrie Daniels
Scottsburg


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From The Coaches’ Box
Welcome from the president
By Michael Adams
Thank you for making last year a success. I am excited about the opportunities ahead for our coaches, players and the game we love.
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From the Executive Director By Marty Johnson
As the Head Coach of your program, it is your responsibility to make sure your assistant coaches and feeder-system coaches are registered to be IBCA members. Please don't deny anyone in your program to be covered by our $2 million liability policy.
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IBCA changes in district reps  
A number of changes and additions have been made in the leadership of the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association for 2025-26.
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IBCA clinic for 2026  
The 2026 IBCA Clinic will be held in a Thursday evening-Friday format for the fourth consecutive year. It is set for April 23-24 at Mt. Vernon (Fortville).
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IHSAA changes for 2025-26  
The IHSAA officially finalized a new first-time transfer rule on May 5, going into effect on June 1 for the 2025-26 academic year.
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NFHS rule changes  
Basket interference, bench decorum and throw-in spots are items addressed in 2025-26 rules changes.
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Join the IBCA  
The IBCA is yours … join and make it better. Please register today.
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Liability insurance coverage as IBCA member for 2025-26  
As a member benefit of the IBCA, all current-year members in good standing have a $2 million General Liability policy that provides coverage for their coaching activities.
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IBCA weekly honors program for 2025-26  
IBCA Player of the Week and IBCA/Ballogy Team of the Week recognition programs continue in 2025-26.
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IBCA Aspiring Head Coaches program  
The IBCA has established a new Aspiring Head Coaches program with support from the IHSAA and the Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. This program is designed to create an awareness of the necessary skills to becoming a head coach.
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IBCA mentoring program continues By Kaley May
The IBCA is continuing its Mentoring Program in the 2025-26 season. This year's program includes 10 interactions, including three video presentations.
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IBCA/IHSAA college exposure events for 2026  
The IBCA/IHSAA exposure events will continue in 2026 -- the Boys' Top 100 Underclass Showcase on June 12; the Girls' Top 100 Underclass Showcase on June 18; the Girls' Team Showcase on June 19-20; and the Boys' Team Showcase in memory of Charlie Hughes on June 26-28.
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Junior Mannies / Marion Crawley / Pat Aikman / Steve & Jeanie Witty scholarship information  
In 2025, the IBCA recognized 40 students with scholarship awards – one Junior Mannies Scholarship, 34 Marion Crawley Scholarships, three Pat Aikman Character and Leadership Awards and two Steve & Jeanie Witty Scholarships.
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Mental Training Plan information  
The IBCA is pleased to continue its partnership with Ben Carnes and the Mental Training Plan.
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Luceo package a part of IBCA membership  
The IBCA partnered with Luceo Sports in the fall of 2021 to take over management of the IBCA technology services. Individual members will receive direct benefits such as apps and streamlined services for nominating and voting.
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Please support IBCA corporate partners  
The IBCA would like to thank all of its corporate partners for their support of our professional organization.
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IBCA All-State teams for 2025-26  
The IBCA will choose all-state teams in four general categories in 2025-26 – Senior Boys, Underclass Boys, Senior Girls and Underclass Girls.
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IBCA Academic Awards for 2026  
The IBCA has established a new award for 2025-26 – the Team Academic Award. The IBCA will continue its Academic All-State program for individuals, started in 1973 for boys and expanded in 1980 for girls. The IBCA is proud to honor those who show the true meaning of student-athlete.
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January is ‘Coaches vs. Cancer’ month  
In the first 18 years of this initiative, boys’ and girls’ coaches across Indiana have raised more than $1.6 million – including more than $102,800 last season
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NFHS Coach of the Year nominees  
Tom Bradley of Orleans and Hollie Anson-Eaves of South Knox have been chosen as Indiana’s nominees for the National Federation of State High School Associations national basketball coaches of the year.
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New varsity coaches for 2025-26  
From the end of last season through late September 2025, 177 people have been hired as new varsity basketball coaches in Indiana – 107 to boys’ basketball positions and 70 to girls’ basketball positions for the 2025-26 season.
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2024-25 championship coaches  
Congratulations to these eight coaches and their teams for reaching the pinnacle of Indiana high school basketball in the 2024-25 season.
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Indiana High School Basketball Record Books  
The IBCA plans on producing two Record Books at the end of the 2025-26 season, the traditional 47th annual Boys’ Record Book that has been produced since 1980 and a first Girls’ Record Book.
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Initial-eligibility requirements for college-bound student-athletes  
Academic performance at the high school level is often an early question that college coaches ask about when considering a prospect from the high school level. Remember, it is “student-athlete” and not just “athlete.”
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Indiana All-Star report By Mike Broughton
2026 All-Star dates -- May 31, Indiana Juniors vs. Kentucky Juniors; June 1, All-Star Futures Games; June 3, Indiana Juniors vs. Indiana Seniors; June 5, Indiana Seniors at Kentucky Seniors; June 6, Indiana Seniors vs. Kentucky Seniors at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame report By Matt Martin
Our museum continues to thrive, and guests continue to pour in to experience our newly renovated 21,000-square-foot museum and everything it has to offer. We encourage you, your teams and fans to visit us in New Castle.
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Hoosier Basketball Magazine to publish its 56th issue By Kip Wesner
Hoosier Basketball Magazine will publish its 56th annual edition for the 2025-26 season covering all basketball in Indiana.
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Hoosier Basketball Magazine hosts Top 60 Senior Workouts By Kip Wesner
The 45th annual Girls’ Top 60 Senior Workout will be Sunday, March 8, 2026. The 38th Boys’ Top 60 Senior Workout will take place after the boys’ State Finals.
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Are you interested in becoming an IBCA district rep?  
Any IBCA-member varsity coach of boys' teams or girls’ teams who would like to be a candidate to serve as an IBCA District Representative should contact Michael Adams, IBCA President, by Dec. 15, 2025.
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Are you receiving IBCA e-mails?  
Are you having problems not receiving communications from the IBCA? If you do not receive any emails from the IBCA, please follow these steps to try to remedy the problem.
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IBCA calendar for 2025-26  
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